H5 Bird Flu

H5 bird flu (Avian Influenza) has been detected in South Australia

In support of the Department of Primary Industries and Regions' (PIRSA) response, we encourage our community to remain vigilant.

If you see sick or dead birds or other wildlife, do not touch them.

1. Avoid contact with sick or dead birds and wildlife. Keep pets away
2. Record what you see. Take photos if you can
3. Report it to the 24/7 Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888

The risk to human health from H5 bird flu is considered low. Community members do not need to avoid parks, beaches, schools or other public spaces simply because birds are present as per SA Health advice.

Take steps to protect pets and poultry

• Keep dogs on a lead in public areas, especially when in areas where wildlife is present on the beach and in parks or reserves
• Prevent cats from roaming to minimise contact with wild birds
• Keep food and water sources covered or away from wild birds
• Implement good biosecurity measures to protect backyard poultry

Pets and poultry safety

Possible signs of bird flu in birds include:

• Multiple sick or dead birds in one location
• Weakness, inability to stand or fly
• Neurological signs or abnormal behaviour
• Swelling or discolouration of the head
• Respiratory distress

Visit birdflu.sa.gov.au for more information including an interactive map with the latest reporting, upcoming community forums and other helpful resources.

Birdflu.sa.gov.au

Community Webinar - Protecting Your Pets - Wednesday 14 October

The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PRISA) is hosting a community webinar on Wednesday 14 October from 6pm-7:30pm, for pet and backyard poultry owners to learn about protecting their animals from H5 bird flu.

Attendees will learn about bird flu, the preparedness measures currently in place and animal, human and environmental health considerations. They will also have opportunity to ask questions.

Webinar details:

When: Wednesday 14 October 2026
Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Where: Online, Microsoft Teams

If you’re interested in attending, please register here.

4 September 2026 - Keeping our Community Safe

We've collaborated with the State Government to install more than 70 information signs in key parks, reserves and coastal locations across our City.

We've also distributed educational postcards and posters to our libraries, community centres and customer-facing teams.

Please continue to support the Department of Primary Industries and Regions' (PIRSA) response by reporting and sick or dead birds or other wildlife to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.